How do I recover my GST from Canada?

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sportin_jenny

hope this helps:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/individuals/individual-e.html

You can apply for a GST/HST refund if all of the following conditions apply to you:

* You are not a resident of Canada when you apply for a refund;
* While in Canada, you bought eligible goods for your personal use, and/or you paid for eligible short-term accommodation (e.g., hotels, motels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, hostels, and camping);
* You paid GST/HST on your purchases;
* You have the original receipts that list each item you bought (we do not accept photocopies, debit or credit card slips);
* All of the receipts with eligible goods listed have Proof of Export;
* Each receipt with eligible goods must have a total purchase amount (before taxes are added) of at least $50 CAN (without rounding);
* The total of all of your receipts on eligible goods and eligible short-term accommodation (before taxes are added) must be at least $200 CAN;
* The eligible goods you bought are removed or exported from Canada within 60 days of the date they were delivered to you; and
* We receive your refund application within one year after the date the eligible goods were delivered to you or the tax on the eligible short-term accommodation became payable.

Multiple Visits to Canada

With one application you can apply for a refund of the GST/HST for multiple visits to Canada. To do so, on the Application for Visitor Tax Refund (Form GST176) where it says "Date of Arrival", please enter the date of arrival of your first visit. Where it says "Date of Departure", enter the date of departure of your last visit. On a separate piece of paper, please state the following: "There are several visits on this claim" and list the arrival and departure dates for each visit. By doing so, it will be apparent that this is not an extended visit.

If you have not bought enough eligible goods and eligible short-term accommodation to meet the $200 CAN minimum requirement, you can ask to have your eligible goods receipts stamped for Proof of Export so that you can use them on a future claim, as long as you make the claim within one year after the date the eligible goods were exported or tax on the eligible short-term accommodation became payable.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/gf/gst176/README.html
GST176 Application for Visitor Tax Refund

â™¥Kayleeâ™¥

You need to fill out an application/form.

You can get the application from the Government of Canada website here: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/gf/gst176/README.html

You MUST fill out the application to get a rebate.

Just to let you know though, unless you have spent several thousand dollars on items, your talking about a couple dollars in rebate. Just make sure you have all your recipts for proof of purchase.

georgie g

contact Revenue Canada- Taxes/GST. put your enquiry there and you'll solve your dillema.

wondering in michigan

There are forms you get at customs. You fill out the form, send in your receipt to get reimbursed for any GST you paid. Check out the Canadian government website - you should find a concrete answer there.

dodge_mj

Dont worry, Canadians are confused by our taxes too. You need to keep all your receipts. Go to this site for more information:

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/nonresidents/visitors/individuals/individual-e.html

Jennifer B

GST Refund Form
Please download your GST Refund Form to take advantage of your tax refund.

Who can apply?
You can apply for the tax rebate if you meet following conditions:

You are not a resident of Canada.
You purchased eligible goods and/or short term accommodation.
You have original receipts for goods you have exported.
Receipts for goods have to be validated at the Canadian Border.
Each receipt for goods has to show at least $3.50 GST ($50.00 in purchases).
You have original receipts for accommodation - please submit a complete folio.
Receipts for accommodation do not need any validation.
Total of GST or HST you are applying for (goods plus accommodation) must be at least $14.00 ($200.00 in purchases).
Canada Tax Free!!
You can claim a refund for following taxes:

Goods and services tax (GST/TPS)........7%
Harmonized sales tax (HST/TVH).........15%
Please submit original receipts, photocopies or credit card slips are not accepted.

Eligible Accommodation:

Accommodation for less then one month in one unit.
Receipt has to show number of nights and the name of the applicant.
Campsite fees are eligible.
Tour packages which include accommodation are eligible for 50% rebate.
Eligible Goods:

Most goods you bought primarily for use outside of Canada.
Goods have to be removed from Canada within 60 days of delivery to you.
Receipts for goods have to be stamped by Canada Customs at the boarder or at the airport.
There is no refund for tax paid on:

goods consumed in Canada
meals (restaurant, groceries)
alcohol
tobacco products
services (doctor visit, laundry, labour on your car repair)
transportation (train, bus, plain)
rental (car, motor home, skies, boat)
Example of average refundable taxes.

Item
Cost
GST

Accommodation 6 nights @ $100.00
$600
$42

Fleece jacket, golf club, jeans
$500
$35

Souvenirs
$200
$14

Total
$1,300
$91

Proof of Export and Validating your Receipts

If you leave Canada by plane from a Canadian International Airport you have to have your receipts for goods validated by Canada Customs at the airport.
If you leave Canada by private vehicle or a charter bus you have to have your receipts validated by Canada Customs at the border crossing.
If you leave Canada by train, cruise ship or ferry please include the original carrier tickets or boarding pass with your application.
Receipts for accommodation do not have to be validated.

jack

double click on the clock in system tray and then select the country

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